Don’t do what this dumb guy did
Can you learn from your mistakes? Better yet, can you learn from the mistakes of others? Life is too short to make all the mistakes. If we watch those around us, we should be able to avoid making some of…
48 days
How can I compete if I’m good but just slow?
As we reach the end of the year, it’s a great time for a tune up. Ask yourself where you’re going, where you want to be. What dreams are you going to bring to life in 2019? What will make…
You’ve Taken Your DISC Personality Assessment, Now What? DISC Profile Explained
Looking inward. It’s a scary thing. We have to face who we are. Yet…it also allows you the opportunity to explore who you want to be. In order to find work we love, or discover our passions, we must first be open…
How To Be An Entrepreneur
Dan’s legacy podcast has addressed so many topics around work, including entrepreneurship. At one point on the podcast, listener Paul Vandermill asked, “Can becoming an entrepreneur be a progression rather than a predisposition?” Are entrepreneurs born, or do those traits…
Why doesn’t my talent count more than a degree?
A listener is frustrated because the company he works for requires a “degree” even if they know you are competent for an advanced position. In this episode we look at options for moving up anyway and explore the value of…
Why are you working a regular job when you’re so talented?
One of the stars of the Cosby Show was discovered working as a cashier at Trader Joe’s. Should he be ashamed of that because he was a celebrity 26 years ago? Let’s look at the benefits of doing quality work…
Your resume scares us
I’ve seen every shape, color and creative package of resume and job application possible. But I’ve never seen one that actually scared me. But then recently, emergency crews at Eastern Illinois University evacuated a building after a campus postal carrier…
Noon-Day Demon
Medieval writers used this term – “Noon-Day Demon.” They were referring to that season in life when we lose our enthusiasm, when we begin to question our existence and direction. We may call it a mid-life crisis today but the…
I now have more money and a smaller vision…
Ryan says he just got a 40% pay increase……but feels like he’s lost his sense of vision and purpose. Is it possible to work a job just for the money and still develop and live out your vision for a…
I Just Work for the Money
Ultimately working only for money is never enough compensation for investing our time and energy. We all need a fulfilling job. “Law school sucked all the life and creativity out of me.” “I’ve never been happy practicing law.” “I’ve never…